Virgin Atlantic has signed on to Boeing’s landing gear exchange program, to support its fleet of 787-9 aircraft.
The agreement ensures that Virgin has access to 17 fully overhauled and certified landing gear assemblies from 2026, with the aim of minimising downtime and optimising fleet efficiency.
The program allows enrolled airlines access to a landing gear exchange pool, supported by a network of MRO partners.
“We are proud to support Virgin Atlantic in keeping its 787-9 fleet flying safely and efficiently,” said William Ampofo, senior vice president, Boeing Parts & Distribution and Supply Chain. “Our landing gear exchange program provides our customers with a reliable solution to maintain operational readiness.”
Landing gears are required to be overhauled every 10-12 years, depending on aircraft use and model, with the 787-9 models beginning its overhaul cycle later this year
Virgin currently operates a fleet of 17 787-9 aircraft.